Se So Neon ( ko, 새소년) is a South Korean

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band. The band currently consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Hwang So-yoon, and bassist Park Hyun-jin. Since their formation in 2016, the band has released the

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''Summer Plumage'' (2017) and ''Nonadaptation'' (2020). In 2018, the band won the awards for Rookie of the Year and Best Rock Song at the

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History

Se So Neon was established in 2016 and began as a project band between Hwang So-yoon and Gangto. Their name, which literally translates to 'new kids' or 'new boys', was chosen by Hwang after coming across an issue of the now-defunct children's magazine ''Sae So Nyeon'' in a bookstore. The band became a trio when they recruited bassist Fancy Moon. In October 2017, they released their first EP, titled ''여름깃'' (''Summer Plumage''). In December 2018, Se So Neon announced Gangto and Fancy Moon had left the band to perform their

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. They were replaced by Park Hyun-jin on bass and U-su on drums, who were recruited by Hwang through a self-tape audition. In August 2022, the band announced the departure of U-su, citing his wish to continue activities as a solo drummer.

Members

Current members * Hwang So-yoon – lead vocals, guitar (2016–present) * Park Hyun-jin – bass guitar, backing and occasional lead vocals (2018–present) Former members * U-su – drums, percussion, backing vocals (2018–2022) * Gangto – drums, percussion (2016–2018) * Fancy Moon – bass guitar (2016–2018)

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

Awards and accolades

References

{{reflist South Korean indie rock groups Musical groups established in 2016 Korean Music Award winners 2016 establishments in South Korea